Top 5 Reasons to Upgrade to a Wireless Alarm System
- simone251
- Aug 21, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 27
2 min read
Thinking about upgrading your old wired alarm system? We've been installing wireless alarms across Palmerston North for years, and homeowners always ask us the same thing: "Is it really worth switching?"
Short answer: absolutely. Here's why we recommend wireless systems for most homes and businesses in the region.
1. Easy Installation (Without the Mess)
Here's the thing about traditional wired alarms – they require running cables through your walls. In older Palmerston North homes, especially those lovely villas in Hokowhitu, that means drilling, patching plaster, and repainting. Not fun.
We recently installed a wireless system in a 1970s home. The old system had failed, and the homeowner dreaded the idea of tearing up their freshly renovated walls. Instead, we had the new wireless alarm up and running in under 3 hours with zero damage. No cables, no mess, no repainting required.
2. Greater Flexibility for Growing Families
Life changes. Maybe you're adding a sleepout, converting the garage into a home office, or just want to add extra sensors to the kids' rooms now that they're teenagers sneaking out (we've seen it all).
With a wireless alarm system, adding new sensors or cameras is straightforward. No need to run new wiring or call in an electrician for major work. We can expand your system as your security needs evolve - whether that's next month or in five years.
3. Remote Monitoring From Anywhere
Last month, one of our clients was on holiday in Australia when they got an alert that their garage door sensor was triggered at 2pm. They checked their camera feed from their phone, saw it was just their neighbour returning a borrowed ladder, and disarmed the alarm remotely. Crisis averted, holiday continued.
Modern wireless systems let you control everything from your smartphone – arm or disarm your alarm, check camera feeds, and get instant alerts no matter where you are. That's the kind of peace of mind you can't get with an old-school system.
4. Enhanced Security Features (Harder to Disable)
Here's something most people don't think about: with traditional wired systems, an intruder who knows what they're doing can cut the phone line or disable the system by finding the main control box and cutting wires.
Wireless systems don't have that vulnerability. There are no external wires to cut, and the system communicates via encrypted wireless signals. Plus, you get modern features like:
Motion detectors with pet immunity (so your cat doesn't set off false alarms)
Real-time mobile alerts
Glass break sensors
Tamper detection that alerts you if someone tries to interfere with the equipment
5. Cost-Effective in the Long Run
Yes, wireless alarm systems can cost a bit more upfront than basic wired systems. But here's where you save:
Installation costs are lower – no need to pay for hours of cable running and wall repairs
Maintenance is minimal – fewer things that can go wrong, no corroded wires to replace
Easy to take with you – if you move house, you can often relocate parts of your wireless system
Upgrade as you go – add components one at a time instead of replacing the whole system
We've had clients tell us their wireless system paid for itself within a few years just from the reduced callout fees alone.
Upgrading to a wireless alarm system offers numerous benefits, from easy installation and flexibility to enhanced security features and cost savings. At TKR Electrical, your Palmerston North electricians, we specialize in providing top-quality wireless alarm installation tailored to your specific needs. If you’re ready to enhance the security of your property, contact our team today to learn more about our services.
